City Council Minutes 06-09-1970 Page 2Regular Council Meeting
June 9, 1970
The regular meeting of the Monticello Village Council was called to
order at 8:00 P. M. with all councilmen present: Ron Schleif, Wm.
Sandberg, Franz Swanberg, Richard Martie, James Maus. Also attending
were Arthur McIntire, Police Dept.; Robert Davis, Planning Commission;
Walter Mack, Maintenance; Thore Meyer, Engineer; and Gary Pringle, Atty.
Minutes of previous meetings, regular and special, were approved as
mailed on motion by Richard Martie and seconded by James Maus.
Don Granlund presented the financial report and cash position as of
May 31. Report accepted.
Arthur McIntire reported that there were no qualified applicants on
file for patrolmen. Clerk instructed to place ads in Minnesota Muni.
cipalities, Wright County Journal Press and Sherburne County Star News.
Walter Mack requested that brackets and barb wire be installed above
fence around sewer plant as children are climbing over fence creating
a danger to the children. Request approved. Walt requested :permission
to buy a hydraulic pipe pusher to eliminate necessity of digging up streets
and yards to lay pipe. Motion to approve by T.4m. Sandberg seconded by
Franz Swanberg. Motion carried.
New liquor store manager, Richard Hesley, from Zimmerman to start work
on Monday, June 15. Clerk directed to arrange for fiscal audit at that
time.
Robert Davis did not have a report on the Planning Commission activities
for this month.
Thore Meyer, Engineer, reported that to contract for street repair would
cost between $25.00 to $30.00 per ton laid down. The village can buy
the material at $6.00 to $7.00 per ton. Suggested that Superintendent
determine work schedule and endeavor to get work done by maintenance crew.
At previous meeting Thore Meyer was requested to study needs for a new
well.. Findings indicate that our present well operates at almost full
capacity on warm days. There is no standby well should present well or
pump need major repairs and be closed down. The well at the Creamery has
not been approved by State Dept. of Health or is it of sufficient capacity
to be of sufficient aid. Construction of new 1200 gallon per minute well,
pump and. pump house is estimated to cost about $31,000.
Motion by James Daus, seconded by Franz Swanberg that Meyer go ahead with
preparing plans and specifications and prepare necessary documents for
bidding for complete installation. Motion carried by all councilmen
voting in favor.
Mr. Meyer further reported that negotiations and plans with State Highway
Department on storm sewer system are well under way and should be resolved
soon. Storm sewer installation to take place yet this year.
Clerk instructed to consult with Dale Johnson, auditor, to determine sound
financing procedures for these and future projects.
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June 9, 1970 (cont'd.
Mr. A. J. Boudreau, idatertower Paint & Repair Co. presented a 12 year
maintenance contract providing for annual cleaning and interior paint main-
tenance of water tank and providing 3 paintings of exterior surfaces.
Contract costs of $924 per year for first 2 years and $693 per year for
next 10 years. Action tabled until next meeting.
Harold Bangs appeared before council to complain of flooding of basements
near river because of sewer back-up during heavy rain storm. Working with
State Highway Dept. on planning storm sewer as previously discussed. Thore
Meyer was sure that problem can be solved in next 30 days. Meyer will ex-
pedite action. Clerk to communicate with property owners in area to advise
them of action under way.
Gary Pringle responded to questions of procedure previously asked of him:
1. Village can sell real estate without bids.
2. Change from Option "A" to Option "B" government requires referendum.
Annexation hearing re -set for July 28 and 29.
Council authorized maintenance crew to be provided with First Aid Kits at
shop and sewer plant.
Marty Kjellberg has requested 2 hour parking signs be installed on North
Walnut Street between Broadway and alley entrance. Franz Swanberg moved
to approve install signs. Richard Martie seconded and approved by council.
J. W. Miller's request for building permit for house on lots 1 & 2 Block 38
was approved on motion by James Daus and seconded by Richard Martie. Ex-
tension of sewer and water service to be owners' responsibility.
Harold Pittman requested building permit for new tool shed and removal of
two old buildings on his property.
Mrs. Julia Finley has requested sewer hookup. Approved.
Franz Swanberg moved that Gordon Link and David Kranz be appointed to
Recreation Committee. Second by Richard Martie, carried.
James Maus made motion, seconded by Richard Martie, that Thcre Meyer make
a study of improving parking lot around Liquor Store.
Motion by James Maus, seconded by Richard Martie to approve billing of
$1119.00 for painting of inside of water tank. Carried.
Motion by W. Sandberg, seconded by R. Martie, to remove "No Trucks" signs
on 4est 4th Street and Elm. Motion carried.
Clerk to set up interviews for off -sale clerk on Tuesday, June 16th.
Clerk to insert notice in Times to advise that garbage be kept off curb
until Wednesday evening.
Richard Martie moved that bills presented be paid. James Maus, seconded,
motion carried.
Adjourned n motion at 11:40 P. M.
Don Granlund, Jerk
VILLAGE OF MONTICELLO
Monticello, Minnesota 55362
June 9, 1970
Hearing on Assessment for 'eater and Sewer Service on West 3rd
Street from Elm Street to Chestnut Street.
Councilmen Schleif, Swanberg, Sandberg, Maus, and Martie assembled
at 7:00 P. M. June 8th to discuss method of assessment. It was
determined that costs be assessed at 100%, distributed equally to
9 lots --- 7-8-9-10 Block 25, and 1-2-3-4-5 Block 42. Should lot
5 Black 43 prove to be a buildable lot it would share in the cost
distribution.
William A. Anderson, Legion Post; Thomas Chock, self; and Ambrose
Lundstrom and Freeman Widger, representing Mrs. Ed. Lundstrom,
joined council at 8:00 P. M. for hearing.
Mayor Schleif presented the plan of assessments. A short discussion
on procedures followed with no objections voiced by property owners.
Hearing adjourned at 8:30 P. M. on motion.
Don Granlund, Clerk
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